El Gouna
the Ultimate Guide

No Limits. Just Wind. Red Sea Kitesurf & Wing-Foil

El Gouna certainly is a great place for a kitesurfing vacation offering great kitesurfing for all levels. The spots on the reefs offer flat water, which only gets choppy in high wind. There is a big choice of hotels and restaurants as well as apartments. The kite clubs offer provide the whole package. storage, beach and rescue service as well as food and bar. Our favourite places are Kitepower and Makani Beach Club - great spot, good food and friendly staff.

El Gouna - a perfect Wing-Foil spot?

If you wing-foil, Kitepower is the best location due the easy access to deeper water. Foiling is great in high tide, but limited during low tide. You will need to walk a fair distance to reach deeper water, depending on the tide. Using a shorter mast makes the entry easier, while an 85 cm mast can be tricky during low tide. 

That said, the upper part of the lagoon is always deep enough, so no problem there. When it comes to access, Kitepower definitely has an advantage over Makani for getting to deeper water more quickly.

Restaurants

There is a huge variety of restaurants in the old harbour and El Gouna downtown.

  • Luma - A great spot for Middle Eastern food with really top-notch service.
  • Tandoor – Hands down the best place for Indian food in El Gouna.
  • Malu's Deli - Perfect for breakfast or brunch, with healthy smoothies, salads, and fresh options.
  • Nicole's Greenhouse – A solid choice for vegetarian and vegan food that doesn’t feel boring.
  • Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant – Good Vietnamese comfort food if you’re craving something familiar and flavorful.
  • Chicha Restaurant and Bar – A fun Mexican spot with great vibes — book ahead, it fills up fast.
  • Barten – A nice place for sushi and ramen, especially worth it on Mondays with their special deals.
  • Koru Asian Kitchen – A laid-back downtown option for ramen and sushi.
  • Zomba and Kan Zaman  - good Egyptian food and exceptionally low prices.

Yalla Food Order Delivery app

You can order via the Yalla Order delivery app from grocery stores and most restaurants.

Shopping / Gas

Laundry Service

Fitness Gym

  • The LA7 Gym is probably the best gym in El Gouna. Good fitness equipment - a great view of the Red Sea - as well as massage and sauna.

TukTuk (Rental)

  • You can take a TukTuk every where in El Gouna, a ride is between 30 and 50 EGP. You may have to wait a bit to find one back from the kite centers in the eveinings.
  • A good option is to rent a TukTuk - although that would not be an official rental place. There is George (WhatsApp ‭+20 122 4771796‬), the kite repair guy from Kitepower, who has a few in reantal.
  • Ola Gas Station is the only place to get petrol in El Gouna.

Wind and Weather

While it is super hot during the summer months, temperatures can be surprisingly chilly in winter (e.g. April) - especially in combination with strong wind. You might need a warm hoody and I recommend a 4/3mm neopren.

Tip: on light days, the wind is often stronger in the mornings from 8 to 10 am.

 

Ramadan & New Year

During Ramadan, things are a bit more quiet in Egypt, some opening hours shift in favour of the working people.
However, after sunset, things can get really busy and at the end of Ramadan, El Gouna was just flooded with Egyptian tourists.

The same applies for New Year - El Gouna is just packed with Egyptian visitors.

 

Stomach Issues?

  • Antinal 200 mg is one of the most well-known medications used to treat diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or food poisoning. It is fast-acting and relatively safe when used correctly.
  • To stop diarrhea quickly, take an over-the-counter medication like Imodium, drink fluids with electrolytes to prevent dehydration, and follow a bland diet such as the BRAT diet. Avoid dairy, caffeine, alcohol, and high-fiber or spicy foods during recovery.